DA5 3QJ is a sought-after residential area on Alton Close, 0.8km from Bridgen in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.
For serious buyers, DA5 3QJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DA5 3QJ are sourced from Output Area E00002199 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALTON CLOSE, DA5 3QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALTON CLOSE, DA5 3QJ.
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£ 62,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DA5 3QJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 3QJ combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£460k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 3QJ. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 512,000
3 sales · Mean £ 514,666
Flat
£ 255,000
6 sales · Mean £ 257,166
Detached
£ 560,000
2 sales · Mean £ 560,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DA5 3QJ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Old Bexley Church of England School
Hurst Primary School
Royal Park Primary Academy
Upton Primary School
Hurstmere School
Cleeve Meadow School
Cleeve Park School
Townley Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Anchor0.9 km
- White Cross Inn0.9 km
- Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.7 km
- Silver Fox Micro Pub0.8 km
- The Albany Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Penelopes Restaurant / Penelopes Farm Shop0.6 km
- Resta Coffee0.6 km
- Ruchi Restaurant0.5 km
- Fortune Inn0.5 km
- Open House0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Albany Grill0.5 km
- Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
- The Anchor0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Beijing Spring0.6 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Albany Food Centre0.5 km
- Deo's Local0.8 km
- Forster Botanical0.7 km
- Maylands Convenience Store0.7 km
- Osbon Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Op Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Albany Park0.5 km
- Bexley1.1 km
- Sidcup2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DA53QJ · Data under Open Government Licence